CPSC recall · Reported May 15, 2008
Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers…
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan recalled This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014….
Shindaiwa Corp. Recalls Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards was recalled by Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan in May 15, 2008. Reason: The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown ou…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for th…. Verify recall #08271 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan issued this CPSC recall-The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown ou….
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- agency class
- May 15, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08271 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa."
Reason for recall
The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08271 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2008 |
| Date initiated | May 15, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Shindaiwa Kogyo Co. Ltd, of Hiroshima, Japan |
| Affected scope | About 23,000 (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2007) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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